A modern, thriving society Flashcards
Is the statement below True or False?
The Turner Prize is awarded for the best new novel of the year
FALSE
Which TWO facts relate to the UK’s national heritage?
A - There are 25 national parks in England, Scotland and Wales
B - All national parks are run by the National Trust
C - There are 15 national parks in England, Scotland and Wales
D - The National Trust is a charity that maintains much land and many historic properties
C - There are 15 national parks in England, Scotland and Wales
D - The National Trust is a charity that maintains much land and many historic properties
Who is the Patron Saint of England?
St George
Which of the following statement is correct?
A - People under the age of 18 are not allowed to participate in the national lottery
B - People under the age of 16 are not allowed to participate in the national lottery
A - People under the age of 18 are not allowed to participate in the national lottery
Is the statement below True or False?
Many communities have a local pub that is a natural focal point for social activities
True
Which of the following statement is correct?
A - the ashes is a series of cricket matches played between England and Australia
B - The grand National is a major UK motor racing event
A - the ashes is a series of cricket matches played between England and Australia
Which two dates are public holidays in England?
A - 1st January
B - 2nd January
C - 31 October
D - 26 December
A and D
What type of sporting event is the Grand National ?
A - Tennis tournament
B - Golf championship
C - Football match
D - Horse race
D - Horse race
Which of the following statements is correct ?
A - Baptists and Methodists are Christian groups linked to the Roman Catholic Church
B - Baptists and Mehtodists are Protestant Christain groups
B - Baptists and Mehtodists are Protestant Christain groups
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Four Wedding and a Funeral and Brief Encounters are famous British films
TRUE
In what part of the UK is Hogmanay traditionaly celebrated?
A - Scotland
B - England
C - Wales
D - Northern Ireland
A - Scotland
Which TWO are famous British sports people?
A - Kate Winslet
B - David Weir
C - John Petts
D - Bobby Moore
B - David Weir
D - Bobby Moore
Which of the following statement is correct ?
A - Money from TV licenses is used to pay for all TV services
B - Money from TV licenses is used to pay for the BBC
B - Money from TV licenses is used to pay for the BBC
Which TWO are famous British Artists?
A - Thomas Gainsborough
B - Sir John Lavery
C - Benjamin Britten
D - Graham Green
A - Thomas Gainsborough
B - Sir John Lavery
Is the statement below TRUE or False?
People still speak forms of the Gaelic language in Scotland and Ireland
True
Which TWO points about regional foods are correct?
A - Scotland is famous for haggis, which is made from Chicken
B - Scotland is famous for haggis, which is made from a sheep’s stomach
C - Fish and tomatoes is a well known English dish
D - The ingredients of welsh cakes include dried fruits, spices and flour
B - Scotland is famous for haggis, which is made from a sheep’s stomach
D - The ingredients of welsh cakes include dried fruits, spices and flour
What activity is associated with Facebook and Twitter?
A - Book clubs
B - Farming
C - social networking
D - Online discount stores
C - social networking
Is the statement below TRUE or False?
In Britain, the local coundil is responsible for cleaning up after people’s dogs in publc spaces
FALSE
Which of the following statements is correct?
A - The thistle is the national flower of Scotland
B - The daffodil is the national flower of Scotland
A - The thistle is the national flower of Scotland
Which TWO are building designed by the 17th Century architect Inigo Jones?
A - Durham Cathedral
B - Queen’s house at Greenwhich
C - Banqueting House in Whitehall
D - The Tower of London
B and C
